The “BioPhoT” Biomedical and Photonics Platform invites interested parties to an open day on May 13th as part of the international conference “Deep Tech Atelier 2026.” During the open day, you will be able to visit the University of Latvia, the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, and the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, familiarizing yourself with their infrastructure, research, and innovation development.
The event will provide an opportunity for students, young researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and other interested parties to better understand how scientific ideas are developed into practical, market-ready solutions in Latvia. Participation in the events requires pre-registration and is free of charge. More information and registration – “On the ”BioPhoT” website.
At the event, visitors will also be able to explore projects implemented within the “BioPhoT” platform, gaining hands-on insight into research in biomedicine, photonics, and other high-tech fields. The program is designed to foster dialogue between science, industry, and investors, strengthening cooperation and promoting the commercialization of innovation.
Open House Program (May 13):
- University of Latvia
Jelgavas street 1 and Jelgavas street 3 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tours of state-of-the-art laboratories (chemistry, optometry, physics, atomic physics), meetings with technology transfer experts, and insights into innovation and acceleration programs. - Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
Ķengaraga Street 8 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Tours of modern infrastructure, including cleanrooms and laboratories, as well as insights into research in the fields of photonic microchips, quantum photonics, smart materials, batteries, and microfluidics. - “POLYCLAY-UV” Project Open Day
Jelgavas street 3 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Meeting with the “BioPhot” project team and insight into the development of “POLYCLAY-UV” – an innovative polyphenol-clay composite created from coffee and tea industry by-products, intended as a sustainable, multifunctional UV protection ingredient. - Riga Technical University Science and Innovation Center
Ķīpsalas Street 6A | 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Networking with researchers, exploring collaboration opportunities, and visiting laboratories in the fields of biomedical, nano-engineering, environmental biotechnology, and materials science. - Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Aizkraukles Street 21 | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
An overview of the full drug development cycle, meetings with researchers, and tours of structural biology, drug design, organic synthesis, biotechnology, and pharmacology laboratories.
Open Door Day is an opportunity not only to get acquainted with the innovation process up close, but also to build new contacts and cooperation opportunities.
“The ”Biomedicine and Photonics Research Platform for the Creation of Innovative Products“ (”BioPhoT“) is implemented under the leadership of the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, with the participation of the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science, the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, the University of Latvia, the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia, the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, the Food Safety, Animal Health and Environmental Science Institute ”BIOR", Rīga Stradins University, and Riga Technical University.
Project No. IVPP-EM-Inovācija-2024/1-0002 “Biomedicine and Photonics Research Platform for Innovative Product Creation (BioPhoT)” is being implemented within the framework of the long-term national research program “Innovation Fund – Long-term research program,” financed by the Ministry of Economics.
